Charles Black
Hagerstown,MD
Summary
Dedicated truck driver with a clean MVR and a strong work ethic, successfully delivering cargo for FedEx. Expert in route planning and logistics, ensuring timely deliveries while maintaining safety standards. Recognized for exceptional customer service and effective communication, contributing to high levels of client satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Pavestone LLC
06.2015 - 08.2025
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
Truck Driver
FedEx
03.2007 - 05.2015
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Filled out load paperwork and DOT-mandated log books.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
- Proactively communicated with dispatch teams regarding any changes or updates affecting scheduled pick-ups or deliveries, ensuring that all parties were kept informed.
Truck Driver
Mattern Construction
08.2001 - 03.2007
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
- Proactively communicated with dispatch teams regarding any changes or updates affecting scheduled pick-ups or deliveries, ensuring that all parties were kept informed.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining open communication with clients during pickups and deliveries.
- Provided timely, accurate documentation for all freight shipments, contributing to smooth logistical operations
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
Education
GED -
Washington County Adult Education Center
Hagerstown, MD05-2000
No Degree - Truck Driving Certification
Diesel Institute of America
Grantsville, MD07-1993
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Safe driving practices
- Attention to detail
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Commercial driving
- Dependable and reliable
- DOT compliance
- Route planning
- GPS and route planning
- Long-haul driving
- Customer-oriented
- Equipment operation
- Basic computer literacy
- Accurate record keeping
- Clean MVR
- Defensive driving techniques
- Logistics planning
- Physical stamina and strength
- Hazardous materials handling
- Adherence to regulations
- Cargo handling
- Route logs
- Trailer maintenance
- Document management
- Time management
- Logbook management
- Loading and unloading
- Equipment maintenance
- Traffic law knowledge
- Forklift operation
- Class A license
Timeline
Truck Driver
Pavestone LLC
06.2015 - 08.2025
Truck Driver
FedEx
03.2007 - 05.2015
Truck Driver
Mattern Construction
08.2001 - 03.2007
GED -
Washington County Adult Education Center
No Degree - Truck Driving Certification
Diesel Institute of America
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